As I say all of the time, in order to really understand a society and culture, it is necessary to look past politics and economics, and actually get to know the common people on the ground that are too often ignored and forgotten in history and in the media. Peter Hessler's 2006 book Oracle Bones does exactly that. Because I am currently reading this book, I am not able to give a full review of my own yet. However, I am enjoying it so much that I have to share it with you all now. This book really digs into 21st century society in China that Americans simply are not aware of. I will give a full review of this book upon completion of it, but until then, I give it my full recommendation for all of you traveling to China with us this summer. In the meantime, you can click here for the New York Times review of the book. I'll be back with the "Film Pick of the Week" next week. Also, just to remind everyone, our dinner is still on for Sunday, November 2 at 6:30 pm at Chin Chin on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in Suwanee. I hope you all have a great week!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Prill China Book Choice: Peter Hessler's Oracle Bones
As I say all of the time, in order to really understand a society and culture, it is necessary to look past politics and economics, and actually get to know the common people on the ground that are too often ignored and forgotten in history and in the media. Peter Hessler's 2006 book Oracle Bones does exactly that. Because I am currently reading this book, I am not able to give a full review of my own yet. However, I am enjoying it so much that I have to share it with you all now. This book really digs into 21st century society in China that Americans simply are not aware of. I will give a full review of this book upon completion of it, but until then, I give it my full recommendation for all of you traveling to China with us this summer. In the meantime, you can click here for the New York Times review of the book. I'll be back with the "Film Pick of the Week" next week. Also, just to remind everyone, our dinner is still on for Sunday, November 2 at 6:30 pm at Chin Chin on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in Suwanee. I hope you all have a great week!
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I looked up the book on Amazon and people seemed to like his other book "River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze" better. Would you choose Oracle Bones over this?
hmm... well i haven't read that one, so i really don't have anything to compare oracle bones to. i'll be sure to check that one out too though.
did you ever finish oracle bones?
I think I'm gonna pick it up soon.
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